Public Health Nurse - Jefferson County Department of Health

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4d•$62,129 - $96,387•Onsite

About The Position

The Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking a Public Health Nurse who will be responsible for performing specialized public health nursing duties in one or more of the following areas: adult health, disease control, family planning, pediatrics/child care, maternity, tuberculosis, diabetes, sexually transmitted disease or emergency preparedness. The duties performed by this position vary according to the area of assignment, and may involve performing physical assessments and treating patients according to protocol, performing triage, and counseling/educating patients, or performing strategic tasks related to a variety of Emergency Response and Preparedness areas including action planning, training, reviewing and consulting. Work is performed according to established protocol and standards of nursing practice.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama, or a state with reciprocity.

Nice To Haves

Driver's License.
Experience supervising the work of LPN’s.
Experience with public speaking to present information, data, strategy, and/or research.
Experience with project management in a healthcare capacity.
Completion of FEMA Certifications to include: IS 200 – Applying ICS to Healthcare Organization (3hrs CEU), and IS 800 – National Response Framework, an introduction (3hrs CEU) One or both certifications may be a required condition of employment depending on position placement or vacancy.

Responsibilities

Performs individual interviews and assessments to determine health status or potential risks, interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions and treatment care plans; includes documenting notes/information about the individual (charting).
Provides medical care to include administering medication and performing tests, procedures, or other treatments based on individual need or provider instructions; may include equipment demonstrations, training, and how to use supplies or equipment necessary for care.
Trains, counsels, and/or educates patients/clients and families about treatment plans, chronic disease self-management, and future steps regarding medical care.
Administers medication according to physician orders; assists physician with medical procedures as necessary.
Coordinates individual care by scheduling individuals for treatment or tests, referring patient(s) to other providers and following-up with individuals or caregivers to ensure continuity of care.
Cleans and prepares individual rooms and work areas both within and outside of agency facilities; may include calibrating equipment and making sure all equipment is functioning properly.
Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.
Develops, implements, and reviews emergency management plans and operating procedures and reports to be used in response to disasters or emergencies that threaten public health, such as hurricanes or nuclear accidents or in recovery from these events in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Coordinates with local municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment during a mass casualty event or medical system surge and to facilitate reporting response and recovery efforts, needs, and damage assessments affecting healthcare and public health.
Serves as a resource for public health partners such as hospitals, schools, civic groups, and businesses for preparedness training, educational materials and presentations.
Attends conferences, seminars, certification courses, workshops (including in-house training) and/or completes self-study courses regarding job-related issues or topics to maintain current industry-specific knowledge, board specialty certifications, and/or obtain current continuing education units (CEUs).